Angel Castillo Jr.

Mr. Castillo’s legal practice currently focuses on workplace legal issues, representing employers in state and federal court litigation and appeals, including defending claims alleging employment discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act), age (Age Discrimination in Employment Act), gender (including sexual harassment), pregnancy, religious beliefs, race, and national origin (Title VII and the Florida Civil Rights Act); alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (minimum wage and overtime); and alleging employment-related common law tort claims such as battery, defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He represents clients in such litigation primarily in Florida and Puerto Rico. Additionally, he is experienced in litigating claims arising from employment contracts, including disputes over non-compete covenants and confidentiality agreements. Besides his experience in litigation, Mr. Castillo also has extensive experience in advising employers regarding employment agreements, employee terminations and lay-offs, reductions in force, and plant closings (including WARN Act issues).